SBUS4999 Senior Year Project
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Plan and undertake an independent project on a topic in business 2. Identify research questions and employ appropriate research methods for investigation 3. Select, analyze and synthesize information relevant to the chosen topic 4. Present findings of the project in an academic and professional manner 5. Critically discuss and reflect upon the strengths and limitations of the study
Indicative Module Content 1. An introduction to business research: Key concepts of research 2. Developing a topic: Theory, research questions and objectives 3. Literature review: Sources of literature, critical review and structure 4. Ethical issues and research design: Ethical responsibilities, types of research and design 5. Data collection and analysis: Approaches to quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, interpretation of findings 6. Writing up and presenting the project report 7. Evaluation of progress and reflection on learningEnrolment Procedures Project Topic and Supervisor Before enrolling in the Senior Year Project, students should 1. Propose a topic of study related to their discipline area, and 2. Identify a project supervisor.
Students who are interested in taking the module should propose a topic of study related to their discipline area and to identify an academic member who is willing to supervise the project. Upon the consent of the academic member, students will have to complete the Senior Year Project enrolment form, with the signature of the supervisor, and submit it to the School Office for registration.
Notes: 1. Submission of the Senior Year Project Application Form without the signature of supervisor will not be processed. 2. Please ensure that the project topic of your study is appropriate for your degree. 3. It is the student’s responsibility to find a supervisor. However, if the students are unable to locate one, the School may recommend potential academic members for students to seek advice on their availability to supervise the project. Please note that the School of Business reserves the right to reject a student proposal if the project is not suitable or if a supervisor cannot be identified.
Round 1 (Credits will be counted to Second Semester, AY23/24)Date | Procedures |
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18 August to 6 October 2023 | Propose a topic of interest related to your discipline area and to identify an academic member who is willing to supervise the project |
Identify and seek consent from an academic member to act as the supervisor | |
Complete the Senior Year Project enrolment form with the signature of the supervisor | |
6 October 2023 | Deadline for Submission of the enrolment form to the School Office for registration |
19 April 2024 | Deadline for Submission of Project |
Date | Procedures |
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15 December 2023 to 23 February 2024 | Propose a topic of interest related to your discipline area and to identify an academic member who is willing to supervise the project |
Identify and seek consent from an academic member to act as the supervisor | |
Complete the Senior Year Project enrolment form with the signature of the supervisor | |
23 February 2024 | Deadline for Submission of the enrolment form to the School Office for registration |
19 July 2024 | Deadline for Submission of Project |
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